“We’re here today to congratulate Philadelphia for joining the Green Power Partnership community, and becoming the largest city to date to receive Green Power Community designation,” he said.

That designation kicks in when at least three percent of the power used in a city is from renewable sources like solar and wind.

The Phillies have gone 100-percent renewable, as have about 400 other local businesses.

The city has set a goal of 20 percent total “green” energy use by all entities within the city. The number one green city is Washington DC, and Mayor Nutter — via a prerecorded Phanavision message — says the rivalry is on!

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